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George Austin Returns from Curling National Championships with a Silver Medal

By George Austin, Bronxville resident and avid curler

Feb. 21, 2018: I just returned from ten days in Brainerd, MN, for the 2018 United States Curling Association (USCA) Men's and Women's Club National Championships

My team, representing New York out of the Ardsley Curling Club at the championships, went for 7 and 2 in the 10-team round-robin competition, the same curling format as the Olympics, gaining the playoff round, i.e., final four games.

The team defeated Texas (Dallas/Ft. Worth Curling Club) in the semifinal match and then earned the silver medal, losing to Washington (Granite Curling Club from Seattle) in a tight, hard-fought championship match.

The team included Andrew Stopera from Briarcliff Manor, a junior at Northwestern University and current USCA Junior National Champion at skip; Martin Sather (Dobbs Ferry) at vice-skip; son Peter Austin (Rockville Centre) at second; and me (George Austin, Bronxville) at lead.

This is the third time in the past four years that this rink from Ardsley CC has medaled in the USCA Club National Championships: a bronze medal in 2015 in Fargo, ND; a gold medal in 2016 in Bismarck, ND; and now a silver medal in 2018 in Brainerd, MN.

Pictured here: Ardsley Curling Club team with George Austin on the far right.

Photo courtesy George Austin

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Community Sports & Fitness Directory

Ballet, Dance & Musical Instruments

Ballet Muscle

Ballet Muscle offer professional ballet lessons and ballet classes for children (including a class for boys) and adults. Owner Peter Cirolia danced alongside the famed New York City Ballet in productions choreographed by the immortal George Balanchine and studied under world renowned dancers like Mikhail Barishnakov, Peter Boal, Jack Soto and Elliot Feld. This experience and training provides Peter with an incredible ability to teach dance skills and bring the joy of dancing to all his students.

Fitness classes include Zumba, Pilates & personal training. Classes are available for students ages 2 to Adult in every skill level. Private Dance, Voice & Instrument Lessons at our studio or in your home are available by appointment. Seasonal and Summer Performing Arts Camps. Themed Birthday Parties-Children and parents enjoy play dance and music with our staff-you have fun and we'll clean up.

The Scarsdale Ballet Studio “offers classical ballet training” to students of all levels ages three and up. Students who are enrolled in ballet classes may also study Pointe, Variations, Jazz, Lyrical Dance and Contemporary Ballet (a fusion of classical ballet, jazz and modern dance)

The Tuckahoe Youth Association (“TYA”) is a chartered Babe Ruth baseball and softball program that goes from T-ball to the Majors. The program is for resident boys ages 5 to 12 and resident girls ages 5 to 16. Play begins in mid-April and runs through June. Games are played at Labriola Field weekday evening and on Saturdays

Frozen Ropes is a baseball and softball instruction company. They have locations throughout the United States, including White Plains. Their White Plains facility offers a myriad of programs including hitting and pitching clinics, camps and much more.

Citibabes is the only family membership club that offers best-in-class education, services and activities for both children and adults. With a commitment to providing the best resources, finest amenities and most highly trained professionals all under one roof, Citibabes offers a nurturing and dynamic environment where children can learn, experiment and flourish through various experiences, while parents and caregivers gain a deeper understanding of their children's individuality and range of interests. Child-centered signature classes include art, cooking, dance, language, music & movement, sports and science. All programs are housed in a 9,000 sq ft facility in the heart of Scarsdale, including a 1,500 sq ft indoor playground.

Citibabes offers innovative children's classes, including a preschool, birthday parties, parenting seminars, an adult gym with private training options and a gourmet café. With offerings for little and big ones, Citibabes is the ultimate resource for the whole family for innovative, enriching and fun!

Designed for each individual, our professional instructors gear the classes to you and your physical conditioning needs.You will be challenged! You will enjoy yourself! All are welcome! Novices and advanced athletes! KI Martial Arts / Westchester Krav Maga helps you achieve your goals! All classes are specialized to motivate and inspire each of KI's students.

*Children's classes are available for Children ages 3 and up. *Teen and Adult classes are geared to enhance the mind, body and spirit. *Family classes are a wonderful bonding experience. *Ladies Only classes provide intensive training in a private setting. *Special Needs Classes are dedicated to the individualized needs of the student.

Ballet Muscle offer personal training and fitness classes. Owner Peter Cirolia brings to the health- fitness profession, experience and enthusiasm rarely seen in a fitness professional and ballet master. Peter’s experience as a ballet dancer alongside the famed New York City Ballet helped develop an appreciation and intimate understanding of body mechanics, nutrition and peak achievement techniques which set him apart from his competitors as a fitness training pro. Through his consulting, teaching and unique individual instruction, Peter Cirolia has helped individuals from all walks of life ranging from beginner to elite athlete achieve their individual health, nutritional and wellness goals. Personal training sessions can be conducted in the privacy of your home or at Peter's private training studio.

Designed for each individual, our professional instructors gear the classes to you and your physical conditioning needs.You will be challenged! You will enjoy yourself! All are welcome! Novices and advanced athletes! KI Martial Arts / Westchester Krav Maga helps you achieve your goals! All classes are specialized to motivate and inspire each of KI's students.

*Children's classes are available for Children ages 3 and up. *Teen and Adult classes are geared to enhance the mind, body and spirit. *Family classes are a wonderful bonding experience. *Ladies Only classes provide intensive training in a private setting. *Special Needs Classes are dedicated to the individualized needs of the student.

Millennium Trainer offers personal training. They make personal training affordable for everyone with multiple options for training either in a gym setting or at home where they can assist with a custom budget built gym in the privacy of your own home. Multiple training locations and session packages available to suit your needs. Contact them at 914-912-2088 or MillenniumTrainer@Gmail.com!

Lake Isle is an Eastchester Town-owned facility that is open to all residents and a limited number of non residents. Town residents are defined as those people whose “permanent and primary domicile is located within Eastchester, Bronxville, or Tuckahoe. “ Along with five swimming pools and eight Har-Tru tennis courts, they have a par 70, 18-hole championship golf course. Fees for non-residents are higher than for residents.

The Saxon Woods golf course was designed by Tom Winton and opened to the public in 1931. Today, all 18 tees have been renovated, along with several greens. There is also a new restaurant and concession at the course. It is a public course

Sprain Lake Golf Course was also designed by Tom Winton. It is characterized by “small greens, rolling terrain and a number of highly challenging holes, with an abundance of water hazards and difficult shots.” All 18 tees have been renovated and expanded and the 10th and 13th greens have been upgraded. It is a public course.

Gymcats is an 8700 sq. foot fully equipped facility that has been serving Westchester for over 30 years. They offer beginner through advanced gymnastics instruction for girls & boys ages 18 months & up. They also offer birthday parties, private lessons and summer camp. Their friendly and energetic staff is always focused on SAFETY, FITNESS & FUN. "Our goal at GymCats Gymnastics is to build a physical and mental foundation for all sports and to promote athleticism and good health through participation in gymnastics."

Spotlight Gymnastics was founded in 1986 “to provide gymnastics training for children of all ages and abilities.” They offer classes from September through June divided into fall, winter, and spring Sessions. They also offer summer camp in conjunction with Bronxville Recreation Council. Their philosophy “is to teach gymnastics and fitness in a fun, safe environment and to raise the student's self-esteem.”

Sage Hill Farm is a full-service boarding and training facility specializing in hunters, equitation and ponies. We offer expert training for horses and riders, attentive horse care and uncrowded riding rings. We emphasize safety and enjoyment in a pleasant, supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to progress toward their riding goals.Sage Hill Farm welcomes riders of all ages and abilities. Our adults, juniors and young riders successfully compete on the A and AA-rated show circuit as well as at local rated one-day shows. Sage Hill also offers a lesson program on experienced, willing and safe school horses and ponies. Situated on 30 beautiful acres in Yorktown Heights, the farm is easily accessible to Bronxville. For more information, please contact Stephanie Demmon at 203-981-9781.

The Westchester Skating Academy was built in 1996 and has become “the premiere skating facility in the Westchester County area.” It offers all levels of instruction and competition in skating and the sport of ice hockey including youth and adult leagues and instruction.

Most programs are open enrollment and no experience is necessary. However, some travel teams may limit roster size based on tryouts. The season starts in March and runs through the end of the school year.

Westchester & Fairfield Swimming & Lifeguarding is a proud provider of American Red Cross Programs including Swim Camp, Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and WSI (Water Safety Instructor). Swim Camp focuses on individual swim development and water safety for all levels and ages. Campers are instructed in small groups of similar age, skill and experience. Our staff includes seasoned American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards selected not only for their expertise in teaching aquatic skills, but also their ability to provide exceptional role models for our campers. For the accomplished swimmer, WFSL makes a commitment to provide more than just job skills in the aquatics field, but to provide skills that could potentially save a life through Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and WSI. With a commitment to "safety first, safety always!" WFSL trains students to be proficient in skill, prepared for emergency and professional in caliber."

Designed for each individual, our professional instructors gear the classes to you and your physical conditioning needs.You will be challenged! You will enjoy yourself! All are welcome! Novices and advanced athletes! KI Martial Arts - Westchester Krav Maga helps you achieve your goals! All classes are specialized to motivate and inspire each of KI's students.

*Children's classes are available for Children ages 3 and up. *Teen and Adult classes are geared to enhance the mind, body and spirit. *Family classes are a wonderful bonding experience. *Ladies Only classes provide intensive training in a private setting. *Special Needs Classes are dedicated to the individualized needs of the student.

The Village of Bronxville has four lighted Reilly paddle tennis courts which are available to residents and non-residents for a nominal permit fee for the season. Permits and all information pertaining to paddle can be found at www.bronxvillepaddle.com or by visiting Bronxville Village Hall.

Soccer

Eastchester Youth Soccer League

The Eastchester Youth Soccer League is a soccer program for “town residents in Kindergarten through 9th grade.” The league is held at various town and school fields in the fall and spring.

The Patriots “Football” Club was founded in 1996 by Don Cupertino. It was founded as a premier division of the Eastchester Youth Soccer Association but is now a standalone organization. The Club fields 13 teams with over 200 players from Westchester and surrounding counties. They are hosting tryouts for 2007-2008 on Saturday October 27 and November 3, 2007 at Tibbetts Brook Park Turf Field #3.

The Westchester Youth Soccer League (WYSL) was established in the 1970s. It is an affiliate of the United States Soccer Association, which is a member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body for soccer in the United States. The WYSL sponsors Fall and Spring seasonal travel soccer for its member clubs, including a High School mini-season in the Fall, and a Select Program featuring summer tournament play.

The Louis de Chiarro Salon, formerly located in Eastchester, has opened a brand new spacious and elegant Salon and Spa in Tuckahoe. Louis is a well known hair stylist in the community and worked in Bronxville before opening his own Salon over eight years ago. His new Salon & Spa offers expert hair services and a full line of spa services including manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, microdermabration, body treatments and more. The Salon is located on the first floor. The Spa is on the second floor and is a great place for a day of relaxation and beauty for you and your friends, a pre-wedding party for the bride or a day of beauty for your Mom! The Spa is run by Antonio Da Silveira who ran a five star Spa in New York City prior to coming to Louis de Chiarro.

The Salon offers the new sensation smoothing treatment. Brazilian Blowout Acai Smoothing is a great treatment that makes your hair silky and cuts the blow drying time in half. Your hair the way you always want Smooth, frizz-free, Radiant. $150.00.

Also, for the month of April, the Spa is offering 20% Off on Any Facial or Massage. Additionally, Mother's Day is coming and you can receive also 10% Off on a gift card purchase.

Designed for each individual, our professional instructors gear the classes to you and your physical conditioning needs.You will be challenged! You will enjoy yourself! All are welcome! Novices and advanced athletes! KI Martial Arts - Westchester Krav Maga helps you achieve your goals! All classes are specialized to motivate and inspire each of KI's students.

*Children's classes are available for Children ages 3 and up. *Teen and Adult classes are geared to enhance the mind, body and spirit. *Family classes are a wonderful bonding experience. *Ladies Only classes provide intensive training in a private setting. *Special Needs Classes are dedicated to the individualized needs of the student.

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The NATIONALLY RENOWNED speed and performance training program has come to Westchester! From athletes 7 years old all the way to the Pros, Parisi Speed School EMPOWERS athletes to improve their athletic performance by focusing on SPEED, strength, flexibility, endurance, agility, and SELF-CONFIDENCE. If you or your team is looking to get faster, stronger, and DOMINATE any sport, Parisi Speed School will get you there!

Swimming

Aqua Tots

Aqua Tots believes that "learning to swim is a life skill that every child should know." It is their goal "for all children, as young as possible to be safe and competent in and around the water." They want to instill "a love to swimming to all of [their] students while teaching them to respect the water."

Badger Swim Club is the only USA Swimming Level IV Club in Westchester County. There are only 33 such clubs in the country. The USA Swimming Club Recognition Program is a voluntary program that identifies and recognizes USA Swimming clubs for their commitment to excellence in operation, performance, and the support and development of USA Swimming.

The Rye YMCA is a "family-oriented community service organization, which welcomes all people and promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body." They offer Aquatics for all ages, including Adult Swim Instruction and a Masters Swimming Program.

Sarah Lawrence College offers community swim and fitness classes for children and adults. Available classes listed online at www.GoGryphons.com/rec . Further questions 2-mail recreation@sarahlawrence.edu.

Westchester & Fairfield Swimming & Lifeguarding

Westchester & Fairfield Swimming & Lifeguarding is a proud provider of American Red Cross Programs including Swim Camp, Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and WSI (Water Safety Instructor). Swim Camp focuses on individual swim development and water safety for all levels and ages. Campers are instructed in small groups of similar age, skill and experience. Our staff includes seasoned American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards selected not only for their expertise in teaching aquatic skills, but also their ability to provide exceptional role models for our campers. For the accomplished swimmer, WFSL makes a commitment to provide more than just job skills in the aquatics field, but to provide skills that could potentially save a life through Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and WSI. With a commitment to "safety first, safety always!" WFSL trains students to be proficient in skill, prepared for emergency and professional in caliber."

The White Plains YWCA offers swim classes to children of all ages. This includes Wee Splash for 6 to 18 months, Wee Splash Too for 18+ months and Wee Fish for children ages 3 to 5. There are also more class options.

Competitive Swimming

Badger Swim Club

Badget Swim Club is the only USA Swimming Level IV Club in Westchester County. There are only 33 such clubs in the country. The USA Swimming Club Recognition Program is a voluntary program that identifies and recognizes USA Swimming clubs for their commitment to excellence in operation, performance, and the support and development of USA Swimming.

The Gael Aquatic Club is “a competitive age group swim club located at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York” It was formed in 1984 and its swimmers have been “state finalists, Eastern United States Swimming Zone All Star selections, All County high school swimmers and many USS meet event winners.” They offer programs for children age 6 and up.

The YWCA Middles Swim Team is a “fully sanctioned YWCA and USA Swimming program. It involves a year round commitment on the part of the swimmer including participation in meets.” They offer four levels of professional instruction and training for swimmers six years and older. Over the past 21 years, they have had swimmers “qualify and swim in the Olympics, US Olympic Trials, the Olympic Festival, USA Nationals, US Open, National Junior Championships, Regionals and Zones and have attained many Top 8 finishes.” Additionally, “the Middies have won the YWCA National Championships for the past 20 consecutive years and now hold many individual and relay records.”

Squash at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, Connecticut features 11 international courts and 1 hardball doubles court, located within a beautiful and spacious private club setting. Chelsea Piers runs exceptional junior squash programs, clinics and and summer camp programs for beginner through and elite players.

The impressive facility is run by one of the great squash leaders and players in the past two decades, former world #1 and current US National coach, Natalie Grainger. Natalie has built a highly successful junior and active adult program, attracting many top ranked juniors to practice and compete for Chelsea Piers as part of the Elite Squash Program (ESP).

Established in 1926, the Bronxville Field Club is a private club with first class facilities for tennis, squash and paddle tennis and swimming. It offers a strong junior squash program.

The Bronxville Field Club 40 Locust Lane Bronxville, New York 10708 914-664-3585

Westchester Squash

Westchester Squash in Mamaroneck, which has four international courts, has squash programs for all playing levels from the recreational player to the nationally ranked junior. The club also hosts the Westchester Open and the Westchester Junior Open. It also offers a variety of membership options.

Located in Bronxville, the College Racquet Club offers tennis programs for children and juniors age 5 to 15 as well as clinics for women. It is both an indoor and outdoor facility. They teach all different levels from beginner to tournament level players. The Director of Tennis, Neil Tarangioli, is Head Coach of the Concordia College tennis team and has been recognized for many years as an outstanding player and coach, including being named Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association in 1999-2000.

Lake Isle is an Eastchester Town-owned facility that is open to all residents and a limited number of non residents. Town residents are defined as those people whose “permanent and primary domicile is located within Eastchester, Bronxville, or Tuckahoe. “ Along with five swimming pools and an 18-hole golf course, they have eight Har-Tru tennis courts. Fees for non-residents are higher than for residents.

Bronxville has public tennis courts located in the heart of town. They are available for play mid April through November. Anyone willing to pay the fee is eligible to play. They offer private and group lessons for adults and children and also have a women’s team that plays matches in the Westchester County Recreation League starting in the spring.

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